Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sites Integrated skills (I)（教学设计） I. Learning objectives By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. read an editorial about the importance of world heritage; 2. listen to a radio interview about the protection of heritage sites; 3. learn some core vocabulary: migration, legacy, splendor, reserve, intense; 4. develop their awareness of protecting heritage sites. II. Key competence focus Learn more about the value of heritage and protection of heritage sites. III. Predicted area of difficulty Apply the core vocabulary. IV. Teaching procedures Step 1 Reading T guides Ss to understand the editorial. 1. T asks Ss to read through the editorial and answer the following question. According to the editorial, why should we protect heritage sites 2. T asks Ss to fill in the table below. The value of our heritage Introduction The plains of the Serengeti and pyramids of Egypt are the great heritage sites we take (1) in and must be (2) . UNESCO considers heritage as “our (3) from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations” and “irreplaceable sources of life and (4) ”. Some examples of heritage sites The incredible (5) of heritage sites reminds us of the power of nature and the genius of man. Jiuzhaigou Valley, (6) to mighty snow-capped mountains, thick forests alive with wildlife, impressive waterfalls and blue lakes, has (7) scenery, (8) makes us realize that nature has truly created a masterpiece. The Borobudur Temple (9) us with the effort, determination and intense belief of the people who built it with only primitive tools. Conclusion Heritage sites not only (10) questions but also pose questions. Heritage sites provide us with opportunities to wonder, to be inspired and to think more deeply about our time on the Earth. 3. T asks Ss to have a discussion. T: Read through the editorial and discuss the topic: how do you understand the quote from Cicero 4. T asks Ss to answer two questions. (1) Jiuzhaigou Valley is mentioned to illustrate _____. A. human-created masterpieces B. the success of nature reserve C. natural wonders of heritage sites D. the pride of many scenes in Sichuan (2) What do we learn from Cicero’s quote A. To be a child is terrible thing. B. Loss of history is to forget our forefathers. C. It’s easier for many of us to forget the past. D. Knowing the past helps know the present and future. 【设计意图：这一步是理解课文，先回答课文后面第一个问题，第二个问题用于讨论。最后设计的两题是
组卷网，总分，分别针对课文内容和讨论。】 Step 2 Building core vocabulary 1. T directs Ss to learn the core vocabulary. (1) migration n. the movement of large numbers of people, birds or animals from one place to another migrate v. migration n. see: emigrate [ em gre t] v. immigrate v. (2) legacy n. money or property that is given to you by sb when they die see: legal adj. legality n. (3) splendour n. grand and impressive beau ... ...
